Josh Jacobs, who was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the first round Thursday night, became Saban’s 34th first round draft pick.

No coach has ever produced more first round picks during the common draft era.

Saban entered Thursday with 31 first round picks, which was two behind legendary Penn State coach Joe Paterno in that category. Saban then added three more first round picks Thursday night — Quinnen Williams, Jonah Williams and Jacobs.

Of Saban’s 34 first round picks, 29 have come during his time at Alabama, including 11 over the last three years.

Matt Zenitz is an Alabama and Auburn reporter for the Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter@mzenitz.

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